New Years Black eyed Peas and Cabbage Stew

New Years Spicy Cabbage & Black eyed pea Stew.  

By: Ryan Michael McKern

A New Orleans tradition, some gris gris and good fortune for your new year. The lore of this dish dates back many of years. http://blog.nola.com/judywalker/2009/01/according_to_one_new_years_tra.html

To ring in the new year the two main components are to bring luck ( black eyed peas) and fortune ( cabbage).

This stew is a hearty and also light uplifting dish perfect for any winter get together, whether with smoked sausage or vegetarian, serve over rice and enjoy with loved ones.

Laissez les bons temps rouler! 

Ingredients: 

1 - white onion, chopped

1 -carrot, chopped

1 - tablespoon  of Louisiana Hot Sauce

1 - head of  cabbage, chopped

1 - clove garlic, chopped

1 - table spoon chopped Parsley

2 - bay leafs

Olive oil

2 - 15 oz. can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed. ( if you can find the cans that include jalapeños I highly recommend it.) 

2 - cups chicken stock

1 - tablespoon Cajun seasoning

1/2 - teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

1/2 - teaspoon celery salt ( or sea salt)

Sauté’ the Onion using 2 tablespoons olive oil , garlic, carrots with cajun seasoning 

Next add Cabbage, stir every 30 second nds for 5 minutes.

Next add Black-eyed peas, chicken stock, Hot sauce, salt and pepper.

12 minutes on medium low heat.

( if sausage is being used, add now, I recommend cajun or hot sausage) 

Boil for additional 30 minutes 

Enjoy with french bread, rice or any side you desire. From my family to yours, happy new year and bless you all for taking the time to try my recipe.

• Ryan Michael McKern

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